OK very OT, but it is an OT forum has anyone been to the Newcastle Metroradio Arena (Formerly the Newcastle arena) Im going there in December to see Maiden and Trivum, has anyone been there? whats the atmosphere like? lookign at their site it holds nearly 12000 people! just wondering if anyone else has been there? More importantly can anyone recommend a good (and cheap) hotel in the area? Oh and equally importantly does anyone know how to get there from London?

Sorry about the delay in reply, I've had a few ISP problems.
Found a train from Ipswich to Peterbrough then from there to Newcastle, noy a bad price either.
Well I've been listening to their latest album, seems they still have it. Bodes well for the gig